Prof. Seung Hun Han

Dr. Seung Hun Han is a Professor of Finance and ICT Chair Professor 
at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). 
He earned his PhD in Finance from the University of Central Florida, 
an MA in Economics from the University of South Carolina, and a BA 
in Economics from Waseda University. Currently, he serves as the 
Head of School of Business and Technology Management, Dean of the 
Graduate School of Global Digital Innovation and as the Executive Director of the Office of 
International Development at KAIST, and advisor of the Digital Economy Research Center. 
He has authored over 53 research articles in esteemed international journals such as the 
Journal of Banking & Finance, Financial Management, and Journal of Financial Markets. He 
has received numerous accolades, including the 2021 Award for Excellence in Research from 
KAIST's College of Business and the 2018 Excellence in Faculty Teaching Award. 
Additionally, he holds patents in areas spanning cryptocurrency, machine learning data 
labeling, and ESG score prediction. Through his leadership and research, Dr. Han continues to 
drive innovation at the intersection of finance, technology, and healthcare, positioning him as 
a leading figure in the application of data analysis to solve complex problems across multiple 
domains